41Synonyms found for meet

Word Origin & History

meet O.E. metan, from P.Gmc. *motijanan (cf.O.N. mæta, O.S. motian "to meet"). Related to O.E. gemot "meeting." The noun, in the sporting sense, is attested from 1831, originally of hunting. Meeting "gathering of people for discussion, etc." is attested from 1513. In 17c., it was applied generally to worship assemblies of nonconformists, but this now is retained mostly by Quakers.

Example Sentences for met

All minimum qualifications must be met by effective date of hire.

The system works as long as cross border obligations are met.

They will not be met easily or in a short span of time.

Not to mention gas would be cheaper if all cars met the new standard, since the price of any product is driven by demand.

For years the panel's solutions were met with doubt and derision, and often became the subject of political haggling.

If it's growing satisfactorily, its nutrient needs are being met.

Time after time, its attempts have been met with shrugs or downright hostility.

The effort, however, has met with unexpected complications.

The artist and the poet had met three years earlier and quickly became close friends.

Although the groups used slightly different approaches, they met with similar success rates.